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  • Vorsteiner V-RT Edition 997 Turbo

    The Vorsteiner V-RT (Vorsteiner Race Technologies) latest aerodynamic & forged wheel package is finally being released to the public to add to the current V-GT lineup for the 997 Carrera. (more…)

  • New Ford Fiesta Wins International Design Award

    The all-new Fiesta is one of the most stylish cars in the world.” That is the verdict of 28 leading designers and design experts from 19 countries who have awarded the eye-catching Ford model a prestigious ‘red dot’ award for international product design. (more…)

  • Freelander 2 TD4_e – Land Rover’s Most Fuel-Efficient Car

    The first official Freelander 2 TD4_e was produced at the Jaguar Land Rover assembly facility at Halewood today. The new vehicle is Land Rover’s most fuel-efficient to date and is the world’s first SUV to feature an intelligent Stop-Start system. (more…)

  • The New 407 1.6-litre HDi FAP

    Last July, the 407 Saloon and SW enhanced their powers of attraction. Still incredibly dynamic, the style was subtly updated to give them even greater elegance, robustness and perceived quality. (more…)

  • Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG: high-tech and fascination

    For the first time in the company’s history stretching back over 40 years, the Mercedes-Benz performance brand is presenting a vehicle developed in-house, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. (more…)

  • Land Rover Confirms Grant Offer to Build New Model

    The UK Government has confirmed a grant offer of up to £27 million is to be made available to Land Rover for the production of an all-new car. The company is due to make a final decision on the the go-ahead of the project at its award-winning plant in Halewood, on Merseyside, later this year. (more…)

  • All-new Honda Insight Starts Under $20,000

    The all-new 2010 Honda Insight goes on-sale March 24 with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price1 (MSRP) of $19,800 for the Insight LX, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today. (more…)

  • Major role for UK’s Zytek in electric Smart project

    There hasn’t been much good news for the UK midlands motor industry of late – but UK-based electric car specialist Zytek has received a boost with the contract to build and fit the electric drivetrain for the second-generation Smart Fortwo ED at its facility in Fradley, Staffordshire.

    Zytek has developed an integrated electric drivetrain to drive the rear wheels of the Smart Fortwo. The drivetrain integrates the electric motor, power and control electronics, into one assembly with only three connections: water, high voltage electrics (300V) and low voltage electrics (12v). This replaces the conventional petrol engine and rear axle, and removal of the fuel tank allows room for a battery pack below the floor.

    The second-generation electric Smart will represent a major upgrade on the first version, which has been tested extensively in London since 2007. The new version is based on the second-generation Fortwo model, and the biggest technical change is a move to Lithium Ion batteries instead of sodium-nickel-chloride. This will increase the range life of the battery pack, while cutting recharge times. The batteries are to be supplied by US-based electric sports car maker Tesla.

    The biggest technical change in the new Fortwo ED is a move to Lithium Ion batteries

    The new Smart Fortwo ED will go into production toward the end of the year. It will be used mainly in organised EV test programmes in major European cities, including Berlin, Paris, Rome, Milan and Pisa, with further cities planned.

    In Berlin, the local government and energy providers are installing 500 electricity charging stations, and Daimler is providing more than 100 electric Smart and Mercedes-Benz cars. Several similar programmes are also being considered in the US.

    The plan is to refine the design as a result of feedback from these tests, and make a major ramp-up of production volumes in 2012. Two versions of the Smart ED were shown at Geneva – a standard version and a more exclusive Brabus version, with matt green paint, a cabriolet soft top, LED daytime driving lights, sports suspension and Brabus Monoblock VII alloy wheels.

    Brabus version has matt green paint, cabriolet soft top, and other enhancements

  • RUF Greenster

    The research organization of Siemens (Corporate Technology) is working intensively on the topic of electro mobility, which could become part of its environment portfolio, with 19 billion Euros already contributing a mere 25% of total revenue. The demands made on the electric vehicle and the design of the power network infrastructure play a decisive role. (more…)

  • The Stunning New Lotus Evora 2+2

    With class leading driving dynamics, fuel economy and emissions of just 205 g/km of CO2, the new Lotus Evora raises the bar for world class high performing sportscars. (more…)

  • Mazda3 + i-stop Green Technology for the new Mazda3

    The Mazda stand at this year’s Geneva Motor Show is greener than ever before. One way Mazda achieved this is to develop unique idle-stop technology that shuts down the engine when stopped in traffic jams and similar situations as a way to reduce fuel consumption. (more…)

  • The New Lotus Exige S – 2010 Model Year

    The 79th International Geneva Motor Show sees the introduction of the exciting new 2010 Model Year Lotus Exige S with a newly designed front end, a new rear wing and impressive emissions of just 199 g/km CO2. (more…)

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